Showing posts with label brain function. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brain function. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

SERIOUSLY SPEAKING

Recent studies have explored the connection between increased brain function in those of us over 50 and the use of computers.  They theorize that because computers require us to switch mental gears frequently and process information in a new way, their use quickens our mental reaction time. 
Check out the Midus study



DANCE WITH IT!   EXPERIENTIAL APPS

An opportunity to experiment with some fun ideas...

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks!  Every time you use your mind in a new way actually alters the brains’ neural circuits! 

Reading this Blog, thinking about it and writing comments all count as new tricks!  Woof!

Go through our Dance with It! sections and do the ‘exercises’. 
Write your dreams, talk to your dream characters – you are exercising your memory.  Woof!

Try a new life ‘dance’ step – if it’s new for you it counts!  Woof!

Dance with It and share some of your newest tricks with us!


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